Aerialists Try to Keep Up with Breakdancers | SELF

We challenged a group of skilled Aerialists to try to keep up with pro Breakers. Jordan, Kristin and Casey teach aerial artists Lydia, Kelly, Shannon the basics of breaking; from top rock and bottom rock to power moves and freezing. Watch as the aerialist analyze the similarities and differences between the two practices, and do their best to keep up with these talented breaker instructors.
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[@GlaciesYin]

The people behind finding the two compatible activities for this "try to keep up" series must be doing a lot of good background research. It is incredible how these people tend to have a good foundation in similar areas so they can advance through the levels in one session to create such cool videos!

[@BijinMCMXC]

Yeah, they clearly put a lot of thought into finding the most compatible, yet opposite disciplines and I really enjoy watching it.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@BijinMCMXC I agree. It appears that the team has good understanding the muscle groups you need and combining athletes with similar muscle strength but different technique allows fast progress with proper teachers.

[@grutarg2938]

They also really set up a space of respect and encouragement. It's not a competition of whose sport is "better" or "harder". It's about learning and trying new things.

[@dinospumoni5611]

idk i feel like there's nearly zero crossover between these two diisciplines lol still great stuff

[@theaerialmermaid]

It was so much fun and I definitely want to take some breaking classes, I need some style!!!

[@giocondakisses]

That looks great, you did awesome, and your voice on video sounds like you should be recording audio books

[@blackmagickdancer2282]

When you put it all together... I said she's going to be a breaker!!! it seemed like it came natural to you! I loved it!

[@linodior2649]

can't wait for the other guys to do aerial

[@ashlewismartin4339]

They did good

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

They did so great!!!

[@Prismaticist]

i love this idea of air vs. ground, such an interesting challenge. the aerialists did fantastic and the breakers were amazing teachers! very cool video

[@Vandalynn]

I think the girl with the curly hair did the best overall. I'd love to see her do other freezes. The redhead is really good at top rock though.

[@Jswift703]

Thank you for having us!

[@dr.sammypryor]

I enjoyed watching you do aerialist moves!

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Shannon did really well. Her instructor having had her practice the croc on the ground seems to have helped her adapt to breaking more easily than the other two. I didn't know much about breaking before watching this, but it seems to me that the shorter you are, the easier it is. Am i wrong?

[@ruevr6753]

I feel like it may be more of a comfortability and commitment factor. I know when I'm breakdancing, if I have both of those down and I'm dealing the music, I look way better than otherwise.

[@carbonsteelmaniac652]

There is a lot of factors besides body size that has their pros and cons. You can be short and stubby but doesn’t mean you can do Breakin ( like bboy dummy). As long as have the flexibility, strength, and range of motion you can get a lot of the techniques pretty easily. Ps. Check out bboy Morris, Wing, and bgirl carlota, they have long limbs which gave them beautiful dance line.

[@KL-kx1pl]

Yes, this is true for a lot of dances though. There also advantages to being tall as well.

[@mindaruggles7737]

Lydia and the ladies did so well! The breakers were really good instructors, too. They made something pretty daunting very accessible.

[@bijly6015]

Shannon was actually very good at it, she wasn’t afraid to go all in!

[@nat5342]

it's style 🥰 it's swag ✨it's steez 🧚‍♀️

[@ohh9079]

I love these series. It always gives some sort of satisfaction

[@dr.sammypryor]

me too. It is so fun to watch to see these people do so good!

[@slumptydumpty3058]

I find it so interesting they call it the Bottom Rock on the West Side. In the Midwest we call it footwork. Great video, the ladies did really well learning all of that so quick. Love how at the end, their style came thru and showed they got the BGirl power in them.

[@latonyanewsome0]

I was thinking that same thing!

[@davidhector8664]

@@latonyanewsome0 I always heard footwork or down rock. This is my first time hearing bottom rock

[@forgames9720]

Nah I’m on the west side and we call it footwork here too, I think it’s just their area maybe?

[@ethansharer]

I've been breaking for over 15 years and have literally never heard the term bottom rock said by anyone - this just seems like incorrect terminology

[@rashaunellis1339]

@@ethansharerfirst time hearing it too haha

[@Ermude10]

Something that I keep thinking of after watching these videos is how much speciality is "overrated". I say overrated not in the sense that it's not valuable and shouldn't be pursued, but rather that in society we often value speciality above breadth. But I think these videos show just how much you benefit in other areas by being good at something close or somewhat close to it already. And by extension, working and developing in adjacent areas will also help you in your speciality if you have one.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I couldn’t agree more

[@spicyramen2790]

Respect to all these athletes for being so humble.

[@heavnxbound]

"People who say that horseback riding is easy and the horse does everything try to keep up with equestrians." Would be an interesting video, haha.

[@seanaepley3180]

I feel like equestrians and motocross would be a cool one. Might be too dangerous though.

[@Old_meg]

It would be a bloodbath lol

[@kellymaryanski]

This was a lot of fun to be a part of!

[@eekandri]

Omg!! Having the aerialists do the routine as a trio was AMAZING!! I laughed in happiness for them haha. I've been doing aerial for 7 months and breaking would have been so difficult for me!! I have limited hip mobility. It would be so interesting to have YOGIS try break dancing. I think they definitely have the strength and compression down, but like aerial, the cardio aspect would be difficult as well as the faster footwork.

[@mariebourgot4949]

There are different kind of yoga, it's not always slow at all. Yoga can definitively include cardio and go fast.

[@rmannayr2129]

LYDIA, KELLY, AND SHANNON ALL DID A GREAT JOB BREAKING!

[@felixhenson9926]

You know i love the lessons and seeing the unfamiliar athletes learn but i really would love to see those in their own field do like a performance too? like not just clips but a full thing.

[@yamasyc9508]

As a breaker myself I am really happy to see these type of videos that gives breaking its proper recognition Thanks guys P.S It's not bottom rock it's called footwork I never heard the term "Bottom Rock" before

[@TCKPROINC]

Agreed, footwork, never heard anyone call it bottom rock

[@PrincessOfTheYew]

I"m obsessed with this series

[@ddot9566]

I liked the little bit of history we got about Breaking. I wish they had included some Black breakers since it's their style of dance. I thought the aerialists had such a great attitude. As someone who has no swag, breaking would absolutely terrify me. They had such great energy about it. I was rooting for them the whole way. The end routine was really good. They were so in-sync with each other after only a day of practice. Shannon looked the best. She really got the concept of the movements. Lydia was so cute. I felt her nerves like they were my own, but she was rocking on that freeze. Kelly was a darling. Her ending pose after blowing the freeze was everything. Everyone was amazing!

[@Moon_Puff]

It wasn't just Black but also Puerto Ricans who started it. But I do see what you're saying. Although I think this is fine, as it's not exactly an exposè on breakdancing. For example if they were trying Irish step, I wouldn't expect there to be an Irish instructor. And breaking became very important to Asian culture too, especially the youth and Asian-Americans.

[@izzayfalls2168]

@@Moon_Puff well said

[@eekandri]

I would have walked out with Lydia lol

[@borncritical4801]

Dance is universal. It belongs to everyone.

[@ddot9566]

@@borncritical4801 Dance is universal in that movement to music can connect us all. It doesn't belong to everyone though. All dance is not the same. There are many dances that have spiritual significance to those who created it and practice it. It can be a form a worship, storytelling, or cultural unity. Irish dancing means something special to Irish people. The hula is a religious dance to the people of Hawaii. Anyone can learn and appreciate any dance style, but it doesn't belong to them. It is a sign of appreciation and respect to acknowledge the origins of dance and the meaning behind its creation. The breakdancers featured here gave that respect and awareness to this dance style. To have Black dancers would have been even more awesome.

[@xXPazifistaXx]

I love this series! watching professionals take on a foreign profession is so cool to see. The respect they have for each other and the technique they bring into this its just something very enjoyable to see!

[@loriglasgow6864]

Shannon was really good at breaking!

[@dancetx]

So fun to watch, I've just learned the baby freeze on my bed

[@thegarbageman3491]

It’s style it’s swag it’s steeze

[@sh0tym370]

I have been breaking for more than 20 years and I love to see the basics being taught. This was cool. Nice👌🏽

[@emiilyshe]

Such an adorable video! While it was difficult, they were clearly having fun!

[@andnever]

Love it but was filmed weirdly... could not see the legs on some of the dances

[@richardyeequee2991]

She said shes still getting the "clunk clunk" for baby swipes if you hear that tap tap sound, means you are doing it right!

[@TequilaPrincessMx]

I love to see how 2 discipline so different kinda found common ground, a very elegant, soft and graceful one can find an in between with a sharp, fast and powerful other, loved it! Is there one of these switches where one of the parts or both failed miserably? I'd like to see that lol

[@solfeinberg437]

Based on my experience playing guitar, I'd say that even if your goal is to to this quickly, it's probably better to break it down super slowly just to learn it, and then try to get it rhythmically super slowly. And then just keep doing it and the speed will come, but not at the expense of precision - missing steps or something.

[@fakecubed]

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

[@shirleycarvajal193]

This was soo fun too watch, can't wait for the breakers to try aerial!

[@rolazael1014]

Shannon was amazing, what a Queen

[@sirliamgalvez5276]

I was just in bed comfortable in my hoodie about to sleep until I watched this video and practiced every move shown

[@kimwaddell4577]

Breakdancing looks so much fun

[@EayuProuxm]

Loved this ep. Can't wait to see breakdancers try aerial

[@dr.sammypryor]

me too!

[@dr.sammypryor]

Those aerialist were great at breaking!

[@nekohanyougirl]

As someone who always wanted to learn breaking as a kid and is now doing aerial I LOVE THIS!!

[@lkafjkakjf333]

What a combo!

[@hanako_0319]

I really enjoyed watching this video! There's not much Breaking content on KZbin, so I'm happy whenever I find something new. I'm a B-girl since almost 9 months by now and I just gotta say: Respect! Their experience in Aerial Arts really did help them a lot. I remember how my beginnings looked like and honestly, I'd say I'm more advanced in terms of variety, because I've got a whole catalog of moves down already. But I usually don't get to practice with music, so I struggle a lot with staying on beat. I've choreographed a set out of my best moves recently and tried staying on beat to my breakbeat, but it didn't really go well. I could easily do it when I practiced the counts, but as soon as I had music... it was over. In the end I had to go over it like 30 times until I got through the set without crashing or being off beat. So... they really are a lot more advanced than I am, even after being in this for 9 months. 😅

[@rmannayr2129]

THEY DID A GREAT JOB!

[@Makiyavel]

I love this series!

[@overeazy]

aw i’ve missed these! can’t wait for the next part

[@briannadau]

This series is just the best

[@merrytunes8697]

Another great series SELF. Thank you!

[@esthervolkening3568]

All of them did so well I think they looked amazing!

[@chairunnissa2959]

This looks amazing can't wait for breaker to learn aerialist

[@tanylok36]

Loved it!! Absolutely fantastic!

[@adeolaebunlomo]

Kim Possible on the end was doing the monster mash

[@kellymaryanski]

Hahaha !

[@tonyabbsmuscleworkout254]

This is great. Amazing you can bring these people together to compare!

[@lelmdrWHO]

They were so good by the end!! I would have never been able to put it all togethter

[@mslicioussassylips]

Good job ladies!!

[@jonrenicus1832]

That was fun to watch. Good job all.

[@mena94x3]

Great job ladies!! That was so much fun!!

[@rmannayr2129]

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BREAK DANCERS TO DO AERIALS!

[@niasilao]

I love this! I used to teach dance at an aerial studio, so this brought back good memories ❤😊

[@friedeggsounds2654]

breaking looks so cool! wonderful video

[@Anare7]

What amazing athletes! ♥️✨

[@tatid6743]

lolll im laughing cuz they teach so deadassss. The perfectionism is popping out of everybody haha

[@nelaelle8345]

This was so cool and fun to watch. Loved the exchange 🤩

[@kpoplover65]

0:48 ayyy that's my neighborhood! Burnside ave gang gang 🤟 😍

[@ozkurrrmizrahi]

It would be interesting to see breakers do voguing and vice versa. 🥰

[@MMEarlene]

They are all so cute n happy learning it

[@definitionz]

More! Please

[@Nichoma]

25:27 bro just high fived the air, RIP

[@fatamy8597]

glad i’m not the only one that caught that 😭😭

[@AyaKaraRemix]

so interesting to see breaking broken down step-by-step! consider doing a version of this series with capoeira with another art form!

[@Doconline-natural-cures]

*Thanks for the helpful and interesting content it is very gratifying that there are still people who think about the health of others*

[@izzayfalls2168]

Haha they looked so cool at the end.

[@turquoise2833]

Bravo🙌🏽!!

[@Jaime_Protein_Cannister]

Right breaking has these rehearsed elements , but in the moment it is a bit like Extreme BMX riding, you know which tricks you can do with 100% accuracy and which ones you can do with less. If you fail , you're going to feel it for next week if not longer:) I had a tendency of going for the 50/50' on stage which is very bad. The Aerialists identified well , that it is about comfort , some of the sickest moves come out of quick thinking after failed move. Freeflow is the ultimate form.

[@Roozyj]

Me: that freeze looks easy! Let's try! Also me, 5 seconds later after hurting my hand, chin, knee and guts in some way....

[@alassaneguira58]

I like this Video nice comparison between both styles of Dance

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

Amazing job 👍

[@prettyfaerie7]

I love this series so much

[@blackmagickdancer2282]

the chick in the leopard print t shirt is gonna end up break dancing watch! lol

[@tAbeuSs98]

I love Kelly‘s green trousers! Does anyone happen to know the brand?

[@kellymaryanski]

Shein :)

[@via-anghelmagahum2586]

Do archers and gun shooters, kickboxing and judo next!

[@dumbwithmilan]

they did pretty good

[@gill14bearneza]

I've never been this early to your videos 😅

[@ethansharer]

congrats on getting the Bronx right as the place of origin but literally no one calls footwork "bottom rock" in case anyone gets confused

[@forgames9720]

Bottomrock? Interesting first time hearing that, we usually call it footwork here

[@getfitwithnicol]

I’d love to know how y’all prevent any wrist injuries or pain!

[@linodior2649]

it feels illegal to be this early but here i am

[@lilliafigueroa1289]

This really makes me want to do go learn how to break lol

[@manoelvictor1605]

It would be amazing to see capoeira and breaking

[@Fixtheproblemwithgoodpolicy]

Lydia!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Summon256]

Shannon looks the most natural at this of all 3!

[@That0therG]

my boy Bboy rex!

[@firstofall21]

They actually did quite good for first time

[@David.124]

It should have been poll dancers and aerialist and break dancers and skateboarders (footwork and grabbing your board is similar to using your hands)

[@alcesfiend2074]

I think the idea is that it's a fun juxtaposition, because one is all about being on the ground and the other is about being in the air

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Actually yes I would love this even if pole dancers are technically aerialists, they are are so often grouped separately but so many transferable skills. But 100% I need to see skateboarders try this

[@sportstrainer1887]

Good

[@Aaron-fg1uc]

Get the breakers to try capoeira

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Omg yes

[@kelzuya]

Good shout

[@jhu2319]

The lady with the red hair has excellent potential

[@lolk7726]

yahhhhhh

[@pppppppieeeeeee]

🔥🔥

[@rmannayr2129]

KRISTIN FARINA IS MY FAVORITE!

[@goldgtv1940]

The official term is bboying !! Breaking is short for breakdancing . Proper is just an opinion. The term breakdacing is allowed in the present

[@stonearchitect116]

Personally, I feel like the 3-step is easier than the 6-step, but that's just me.

[@kimwaddell4218]

One style of dance I can't do